John Merrick

John Merrick

politician Ireland

John Merrick is a 78-year-old former Christian Brother and headmaster of St Vincent’s Primary School in Dublin, who was recently sentenced to nine months in prison for indecently assaulting a young boy over 40 years ago. Merrick had previously faced similar charges, with a total of 21 prior convictions for indecent assault. His actions, which occurred during his tenure at the school, included inappropriate touching of a 10-year-old student, and he only confirmed his role at the school in recent court proceedings without recalling the specific incident.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
3,608
Power
4$
Sentiment
1.00
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Ireland 1 1.00 0.07% +0% 5,030,000 3,608 $5,100 4$
Totals 1 5,030,000 3,608 $5,100 4$
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Recent Mentions

Ireland Ireland: John Merrick, a former Christian Brother and headmaster, was jailed for indecently assaulting a young boy over 40 years ago. 1

The Irish Times – major Irish daily, est. 1859: Ex-Christian Brother and headmaster at Dublin school jailed over indecent assault – The Irish Times